Thanks to an Instagram post from professiorbtoyshop, it appears that there is a Black Series Cantina Set of sorts which may be one of the SDCC/Hasbro Pulse Exclusives which we reported on back in May.
This set features an(other) Obi-Wan Kenobi with photoreal likeness as well as two new figures Ponda Baba and Dr. Evazan and a portion of the cantina’s bar and dispensery. This potential set is in keeping with how Hasbro has released figures in the past like last year’s Heroes of Endor Set since we know (unofficially) that both “Walrusman” and “Roofoo” are coming in the standard Black Series line later this year.
Poking around at Target’s price checking stations, I managed to uncover two new potential Black Series exclusives that follow the “exercise” code names started by “Lunge” which we reported a couple months ago.
“Squat” is currently priced similarly to the recent Target exclusive Clone Wars figures at $26.49, while “Jog” is $10 more and suggests it being a deluxe item.
The UPCs I have for these don’t match anything I’ve previously uncovered (yet) so these are definitely new items. This info has been added to our 2021 Master List for future reference.
Those who preordered the exclusive TVC Paploo and AT-ST Driver figures from Walmart can start checking their statuses as orders have begun processing and shipping notifications are hitting inboxes.
Collectors have been anxiously awaiting some sort of update on the official release/preorder of the Walgreens Exclusive 6″ Black Series 212th Battalion Clone Trooper announced last week. So here’s a “non-update” update: as of today, Walgreens still doesn’t have this in their system – neither online nor in-store.
If we use the last Walgreens exclusive as a guide, the 6″ Phase I Clone Trooper Lieutenant never went up for preorder either. It was leaked on August 18, 2020, officially announced on August 21, and then went online for purchase (not preorder) a month later on September 18. I wouldn’t be surprised if something similar happened for the new 212th Clone Trooper.
The Walmart Exclusive 6” Black Series Imperial Clone Shock Trooper “Detroit” and Vice Admiral Rampart “Louisiana” have arrived in the U.S. distribution center in California. No word when/if they will hit stores or if they will ship early to those who preordered.
Last week we rumored an upcoming preorder for the next 6″ Black Series Gaming Greats figure and today, Hasbro officially announced that Zaalbar the Wookiee from KOTOR will open up for preorder tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1pm EDT at GameStop and will be available at this link.
Shipments of the Walmart exclusive 6” Black Series Imperial Clone Shock Trooper “Detroit” from The Bad Batch have started to arrive in Hasbro warehouse in Canada. No word if they will be available prior to their expected Sept. 1 release date.
GameStop’s warehouse in Texas has started to receive shipments of the exclusive 6” Black Series Flametrooper (Gaming Greats). Orders should begin processing in the next few weeks.
As a follow up to our report last week of 19 new Black Series codes being found, I was able to locate a corresponding listing in Target’s system. Based on the price, it is a good assumption that the figure code named “Lunge” is another Target Exclusive. No word as to which character it may be or its availability but we will update when we learn more.
